Form for stockings and the like



`uly 2, 1963 c. KRoNsBElN 3,096,007

FORM Foa sTocKINGs AND THE LIKE Filed July e. 1961 nit di;

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Filed July 6, 1961, Ser. No. 122,215 Claims priority, application Germany July 23, 1960 Claims. (Cl. 223-75) The present invention relates to a form for stockings and the like, and more particularly, the present invention is concerned with the type of forms on which stockings may be placed for further processing, for instance for dyeing of the stocking.

Such forms when made of metal occasionally cause discoloration of the stocking and sometimes, depending on the specific iinishing of the stocking, will cause undue adherence of the stocking to the form which will make it diiicult to remove the stocking after completion of the treatment` It has been proposed to cover 4the metal form with a thick coating or layer of vsuitable synthetic material, for instance polytetrauoroethylene, known under the tradename Teonf in order to facilitate removal of the stocking from .the form and to prevent `contact between the stocking and the metal core of the form. However, while such Teflon or the like coatings give initially good results, it 'has been found that after repeated use, the Teflon layer Wears oil the peripheral edge of the form. Due to the repeated insertion of the form into the stock- -ing and removal of the stocking, particularly of stockings made of polyamide material such `as nylon, the Teflon or the like layer will rub oli the edge of the form and will expose the underlying metal. Thus, the disadvantages which were initially prevented by coating the metal form with Teon or the like Will reoccur `after the lform has been used for some time.

lt is therefore an object of the present invention to overcome the above discussed disadvantages and to provide a form which can be used for extended periods of time without causing Contact between the metal of the form and the stocking.

lt is another object of the present invention to provide a stocking form of the type described above having a Teflon or the like covered peripheral edge and wherein the covering of the peripheral edge can be easily replaced without requiring replacement of the coating or layer of synthetic material which covers the side faces of the stocking form.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will `become apparent from a further reading of the description and of the appended claims.

With the above and other objects in view, the present invention contemplates a form for a stocking and the like, comprising, in combination, ya flat substantially rigid member having in its plane a conguration corresponding to the shape of the stocking fand having a peripheral edge, and an elongated protecting strip arranged at least along a part of .the peripheral edge of the ilat substantially rigid member extending in the plane outwardly of the edge so as to cover the edge and prevent, upon insertion of the form into a stocking or the like, direct contact between the latter and the edge covered by the protecting strip.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the form for a stocking and the like comprises, in combinaation, a lat substantial-ly rigid member consisting essentially of a metal core and a layer of polytetrauoroethylene covering ythe same, the member having in its plane a conliguration corresponding to the shape of the stocking and having a peripheral edge formed with a recessed center portion, lan elongated protecting strip of polytetrauorcethylene arranged at least `along a part 3,096,007 Patented July 2, 1963 of the peripheral edge of the iiat substantially rigid member substantially iii-ling the recessed center portion and extending in the plane Koutwardly of the edge and having an outward face formed with a longitudinal groove therein adapted to receive the seam of a stocking, the protecting strip covering the part of the peripheral edge and preventing, upon insertion of the form into a `stocking or the like, direct contact between the latter and the edge covered by the protecting strip, and stud means extending across the recessed center portion for attaching the protecting stri-p to the edge.

Thus, according to the present invention, the peripheral edge of the stocking form may be formed with a recessed center portion or groove. The thus shaped metal form is then coated in conventional manner with a thin layer of synthetic material and thereafter an elongated protecting strip is inserted into the recess or groove extending along at least a part of the peripheral edge of the form, and this elongated protecting strip is so shaped that it will not only substantially til-l lthe recess in the edge ofthe form, but will also extend outwardly thereof. Thus, the edge of the completed form will be represented by a Teflon or the like body of relatively great thickness so that even after prolonged use there will still be a portion of the protecting strip in existence and will prevent contact between the stocking and the metal core of the form. Furthermore, when the protecting strip has worn oit so as to have lost its usefulness, the residual portion of the protecting strip can be easily removed and a new protecting stri-p can tbe attached to the peripheral edge of the form.

Stockings which are dyed on forms according to the present invention will not be subject to discoloration such as occasionally occurs when during .the .dyeing process direct contact exists between portions of the stockin-g and the metal core of the form.

The novel features which are considered as characteristic for the invention are `set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood `from the following .description of specific embodiments when read in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the stocking form according to the present invention; and

FIGS. 2 and 3 `are fragmentary cross-sectional views of two embodiments according to the present invention taken along the line II-HI of FIG. l.

Referring now to the drawing, metal form 1 is shown to have an edge formed with a recess 3 extending in longitudinal direction of the edge. Protecting `strip 2 is arranged along the peripheral edge and is partially located in recess 3. It is noted that in accordance with the illustrated embodiment, the recessed edge and protecting Teilen strip 2 extend along all portions of the periphery of the stocking form which may come in contact with the stocking. Prior to attaching protecting strip 2 to the form, metal form 1 ha-s been covered with a layer or coating 4 of suitable Synthetic material. Preferably layer 4 as well as protecting strip 5 will consist of Teflon.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, the cross-sectional View of the protecting strip 2 of FIG. l is indicated by reference numerals 5 and 5a. It can be seen that protecting strip 5 extends into the V-shaped recess of the peripheral edge of the form comprising metal core 1 and covering 4, and that the outer portion of protecting strip 5 extends outwardly of the form 1-4 so as to safely prevent contact between the stocking or the like and the thin coating 4 or the metal core 1 of the form.

According to FIG. 3, the portion of the protecting stocking, has an outwardly extending face formed withY a groove 5a adapted to receive the seam of the stocking and thus to assure that the stocking will be in proper position on the form. v

Protecting strip 2 or 5 may be adhered to the peripheral edge of the stocking form either by adhesive means, for'instance by applying a small quantity of a suitable volatile solvent to the contacting portions of protecting strip 5 and coating or covering layer 4, or by means of studs 6 and 7. Studs 6 preferably are arranged along the curved portions of the peripheral edge, and studs 7 in the vicinity of the upper end of the stocking form. It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together, may also nd a useful application in other types of stocking forms and Vthe like differing from the types described above.

While the invention ha-s been illustrated and described as embodied in a stocking form, it is not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modications and structural changes may be made without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.

Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can by applying current knowledge readily adapt it for various applications withou'trornitting` features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of'the generic or specific aspects of this invention and, therefore, such adaptations should and are intendedto be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalence of the following claims.

What is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:

1. A form forV a stocking and the like, comprising, in combination, a dat substantially rigid member consisting essentially of a core portion and a layer of synthetic plastic material covering the same, said mem-ber having in its plane a configuration corresponding to the shape of said stocking and having a peripheral edge; andan n elongated protecting strip of solid cross section firmly attached to said rigid member along at least part of said peripheral edge thereof and extending in said plane outwardly of said edge so as to cover said edge terminating in a rounded outward edge portion, and to prevent, upon insertion of said form into a stocking or the like, direct contact between the latter and the edgecovered by said protecting strip.

2. A form for a stocking and the like, comprising, in combination, Va at substantially rigid member consisting essentially of a metal core and a layer of synthetic plastic material covering the same, said member having in its plane a configuration corresponding to the shape of said stocking and having a peripheral edge; and an elongated protecting strip of solid cross section consisting essentially of said synthetic plastic material rmly attached to said rigid member along at least part of said peripheral edge thereof and extending in said plane outwardly of said edge so as to cover said edge terminating in a rounded outward edge portion, and to prevent, upon insertion of said form into a stocking or the like, direct contact between the latter and the edge covered by said protecting strip. Y

3. A form for a stocking and the like, comprising, in

4 combination, a dat substantially rigid member consisting essentially of a metal core and a layer of synthetic material covering the same, said member having in its plane a coniiguration corresponding to the shape of said stocking and having a peripheral edge; and an elongated protecting strip of solid cross section, formed `'of polytetravstocking or the like, direct contact between Vthe latter and the edge covered by said protecting strip.

4. A form for a stocking andthe like, comprising in combination, an elongated flat substantially rigid member consisting essentially of a metal core andy a layer of synthetic plastic material covering the same,V said member having in its plane a configuration corresponding to the shape of 4said stocking and having a peripheral edge; and an elongated protecting strip of solid crosssection, formed of synthetic plastic material firmly attached to said rigid'member along at least part of said peripheral edge thereof and extending in said plane outwardly of said edge and a portion of said protecting strip having an outwardface formed with a longitudinal groove therein adapted to receive'the seam of a stocking and the remainder of said protecting strip being of outwardly taper- Y ing cross section, said protecting strip preventing, upon insertion of said form into a stocking or the like, direct contact between the latter and the edge covered by said protecting strip.

5. A form for a stocking and the like, comprising, in combination, a flat substantially rigid member consisting essentially of a metal core and a layer of polytetrafluorof ethylene covering the same, said member having in its plane a configuration corresponding to the shape of said v stocking and having a peripheral edge formed with a recessed centerV portion; an elongated protecting strip of solid cross section, formed of polytetrafluoroethylene removable attached along at least part of said peripheral edge of said flat Isubstantially rigid member substantially filling said recessed center portion and extending in said plane outwardly of said edge and having an outward face including a portion formed with a longitudinal groove therein adapted to receive the seam of a stocking and also including a portion of outwardly tapering cross section, said protecting strip preventing, upon insertion of said form into a stocking or the like, direct contact between the latter and the edge covered -by said protecting strip; and stud means extending across Said recessed center portion for removably firmly attaching said protecting strip to said edge.

References Cited in the le of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,805,573 Dinsmore May 19, 1931 2,037,077 Knote Apr. 14, 1936 2,636,651 Tiers Apr. 28, 1953 FOREIGN PATENTS 815,750 Great Britain July l, 1959 1,204,289 France Aug. 3, 1959 

1. A FORM FOR A STOCKING AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A FLAT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID MEMBER CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A CORE PORTION AND A LAYER OF SYNTHETIC PLASTIC MATERIAL COVERING THE SAME, SAID MEMBER HAVING IN ITS PLANE A CONFIGURATION CORRESPONDING TO THE SHAPE OF SAID STOCKING AND HAVING A PERIPHERAL EDGE; AND AN ELONGATED PROTECTING STRIP OF SOLID CROSS SECTION FIRMLY ATTACHED TO SAID RIGID MEMBER ALONG AT LEAST PART OF SAID PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF AND EXTENDING IN SAID PLANE OUTWARDLY OF SAID EDGE SO AS TO COVER SAID EDGE TERMINATING IN A ROUNDED OUTWARD EDGE PORTION, AND TO PREVENT UPON INSERTION OF SAID FORM INTO A STOCKING OR THE LIKE, DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE LATTER AND THE EDGE COVERED BY SAID PROTECTING STRIP. 